Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-13
Telegrams to The Star.
THE TRIAL YACHT RACE.
THE VOLUNTEER AHEAD As USUAL.
Two Members Of Parliament Suspended.
In SHARP'S CASE.
THE POLICE IN IRELAND.
The Government Does Not Propose to
Have their Action at MitchelstOySn
UsnnupSrsss1 Uppn-

The Government Does Not Propose 10
Have their Action ut MitchelstOwn
Inquired Into.
Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, sept. 13-The debate last night was OF
special importance as showing that the govern
ment will grant inquiry into the conduct OF the
Mitchelstown police and are prepared TO give them
practically free hand all over ireland. Baifour,
though not personally a heartless man. gave an
unusual impression OF cynical Indifference both 10
the popular rights in Ireland and 10 the harm the
police might do III not under restraint. on Satur-
day he spoke or the firing as a retrihutlon; last
night he declared that II he had his way he would
never prohibit nrfng when the authority OF law re-
quired IL. AS usual, he was inaccurate to the
point almost OF diSingenuousness His statement
that 100 meetings had been proclaimed by Forster
under the ordinary law, which was the most sue
cessul point OF his speech, is shown TO be entirely
wrong.
GladstoneS reply was very vigorous, and was
marked by splendid power OF voice and manner
He declared that IL Forster had done wrong IL was
no reason why this government should do wrong
too.
Two Members Of PARLIAMENT Suspended
LONDON, Sept 13-DIring discussion in the
house OF commons last night or the amendments
made IN the mouse OF lords 10 The coal mines bill.
Mr. Graham (advanced lfberaD member Tor Lanca-
shire, was suspended for refusing to apologize for
derogatory reference TO the house OF lords.
for West Kerry, was suspended during last night s
sitting. The house, at the time, was considering
Ile amendments MADE 10y The house OF lcruS 10
the truck bill in reference TO weekly payment OF
wages in Ireland. Mir. Harrington, after being
warned for uUteranceS during the debate, was
ordered by the speaker to resume his seat. He re-
piled passionately 81 viii not resume my seat. You
have been watching TO pounce upon me ever since
arose. claim my right 10 speak"
MI. Harrington was thereupon suspended, and
retired from the house amid cheers by the Parnell-
1te members
When Mr.. Graham first aSsailed the house OF
lords during the proceedings in the house OF COM
mons last night he was Sternly rebuked by the
speaker, but Mr.. Graham again attacked the upper
house for daring, as he said to dictate to men
elected by the people.
The speaker demanded an apology from Mr.
Graham for this direct disregard OF his authority.
Mr.. Graham, In response, said: Il regret this
matter, but In conscience cannot apologize"
The speaker thereupon named him.
Mr.. Graham assured the speaker that he had no
Intention OF being rude TO him, but the speaker
Interrupted him and abruptly declined TO accept a
personal apoloeN.
After Mr.. Harrington had been called TO order
and had made an angry reply to the speakers
said: "Mr Harrington, name you"
Mr.. W. II. Smith. the government leader. imme-
d1ately moved that Mr.. Harrington be suspended.
The motion was greeted with ironical laughter
by the Parneii1teS Of ''heaI. Hear the book
seller" (referr1ng to Mr. Smiths proprieUorship OF
numerous bOOk-StallS i'm Londonl.
MIR. Harrington withdrew from the house during
the division on Mr.. Smiths motion.